October 1984, new DRGW SD50s rest in the yard next to more experienced SD40T-2s. The sun has just dipped behind the front range but the lights in the yard have come on to save the shot. The SP caboose on the left and UP boxcar on the right foreshadow the Grande's future.
Taken on Joe...

New owner Madison Central of Wisconsin is under control of the Ex-CNW Madison Division. Five brothers from Baraboo Wisconsin have purchased the line and a large assortment of equipment. Here a MadCow SD50 and SD40T-2 arrive at Ablemann with an empty rock train for loading.

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